Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for South East forecast district

Issued at 05:13 AM EDT on Thursday 23 October 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South East forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the South East forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Midlands, East Coast and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Midlands, East Coast and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts has been cancelled.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North West Coast

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:03 AM EDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 24 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 23 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Far North West Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 24 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River
Issued at 02:21 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIMBERLEY OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Moderate rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the Wednesday across the Mersey River catchment, which may cause minor flooding at Kimberly overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley:
Minor flooding is possible along Mersey River
The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently at 0.94 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mersey River at Kimberley may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.alert.tas.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mersey River at Liena,0.60,rising,1:45 pm Wed 22/10/25
Mersey River at Kimberley,0.94,steady,2:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Mersey River at Shale Road,1.53,steady,1:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,1.12,falling,2:12 pm Wed 22/10/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 01:17 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE AND WESTWOOD BRIDGE FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall combined with relatively wet catchments is forecast to cause river level rises across the Meander River. River levels may reach the minor flood level at Strathbridge from Thursday afternoon, and at Westwood Bridge early Friday morning.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding may develop along the Meander River below Strathbridge from Thursday afternoon.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 1.36 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 1.18 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) early Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.alert.tas.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,0.84,rising,1:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,0.75,rising,12:30 pm Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,1.36,steady,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.59,rising,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Liffey River at Carrick,0.26,rising,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.18,steady,12:49 pm Wed 22/10/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.